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Safaricom launched the Connect Academy, a training program for skilled fiber optic technicians in Kenya, which was unveiled at the Connected Africa Summit 2024. The academy aligns with Safaricom’s commitment to invest in robust fiber optic networks and the government’s…
Kenya’s dedication to upscaling its youths is wonderful to behold. This is evident in the recent Connected Summit Africa 2024 that took place in Nairobi. Two major announcements at the Summit reveal the desire and plans the country has for…
The VMS Bridge Programme, a joint initiative between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has announced the ten winners of its first edition. The programme, which aims to support and accelerate the growth of startups in Egypt, received a total of 350…
Bokra, a flourishing entity amongst Egypt’s fintech players, has managed to secure an important $4.6 million pre-seed round. This influx of cash will push the company’s ambitious intentions of transforming wealth management within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)…
The results of the 2024 CBSE Class 10th and 12th examinations, so eagerly waited for by thousands of pupils, will soon be announced. By announcing the results in the first week of May, the Central Board of Secondary Education will…
Moove, the Nigerian mobility financing company, has achieved a great feat by falling among the top 10 financial technology companies that raised the most funding in the first quarter of 2024. Note that the ride financing company didn’t come close…
Bolt, in partnership with M-KOPA, a Nairobi fintech platform, has launched electric motorcycles to maximize earnings for drivers. Both companies will introduce more than 5,000 new electric bikes (e-bikes) in the East African country over the next 3 years. This…
HyperionDev, an African Edtech start-up, has secured a $5 million fund to further expand its operations in Africa. The partners behind the funding have not yet been disclosed. The company only emphasized that the combined funding attracted 23 investors from…
The brightest technology minds on the continent are getting ready to shine at VivaTech, the organization behind the prestigious AfricaTech Awards. They have just announced the 45 startups that have made it to the shortlist for the 2024 edition. This…
MultiChoice, a top African entertainment company with ties to Canal+, has shared the news that its chairman, Imtiaz Patel, will be stepping down after more than ten years of successful leadership. Patel, who has led the company since 2010, will…